North Lanarkshire Council’s Trading Standards service has warned shopkeepers it will take action against them if they are found to be selling tobacco, nicotine vaping products or fireworks to underage customers.In a recent test purchase exercise across 20 shops, underage customers were able to buy cigarettes, vaping products or fireworks on five occasions without being asked for proof of age.Businesses are now being reminded that they must ensure they do not sell these products to under-18s.
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